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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. If, for a period of one month after the date fixed by or under section six thousand two or the by-laws for the annual meeting of stockholders, or if no date has been so fixed, for a period of thirteen months after the formation of the corporation or the last annual meeting, there is a failure to elect a sufficient number of directors to conduct the business of the corporation, the board shall call a special meeting for the election of directors. If such special meeting is not called by the board within two weeks after the expiration of such period or if it is so called but there is a failure to elect such directors for a period of two months after the expiration of such period, holders of ten percent of the shares entitled to vote in an election of directors may, in writing, demand the call of a special meeting for the election of directors specifying the date and month thereof, which shall not be less than two nor more than three months from the date of such call. The secretary of the corporation upon receiving the written demand shall promptly give notice of such meeting, or if he fails to do so within five business days thereafter, any stockholder signing such demand may give such notice. The meeting shall be held at the place fixed in the by-laws or, if not so fixed, at the office of the corporation.
2. At any such special meeting called on demand of stockholders, notwithstanding section six thousand eight, the stockholders attending, in person or by proxy, and entitled to vote in an election of directors shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of electing directors, but not for the transaction of any other business.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Banking Law - BNK § 6003. Special meeting for election of directors - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/banking-law/bnk-sect-6003/
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